England coach Steve Borthwick has tweaked his front row for Saturday's series-opener against New Zealand but otherwise kept faith with the starting side that thrashed Eddie Jones's inexperienced Japan in Tokyo last month.
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - Japan v England - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - June 22, 2024 England head coach Steve Borthwick during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Issei KatoEngland coach Steve Borthwick has tweaked his front row for Saturday's series-opener against New Zealand but otherwise kept faith with the starting side that thrashed Eddie Jones's inexperienced Japan in Tokyo last month.
The uncapped duo of prop Fin Baxter and winger Ollie Sleightholme will hope to make their England debuts from the bench. "It doesn’t get more challenging than playing New Zealand at home, but it’s exactly where we want to be," Borthwick said in a team release.
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